14 Ideas for the Ultimate Personalized Gift

The best gifts of all are the ones that come from the heart – leading many savvy shoppers to look for presents that have a sense of customization. Whether you DIY a gift or shop for something in stores, one great way to tailor your gifts is to opt for items with personalization features. Things Remembered has thousands of ideas that you can monogram or customize with everything from an alma mater’s logo to a special date to a loved one’s initials.

If you really want to hit a gift-giving home run, try to pick personalized gifts that speak to your friends and family members’ genuine interests. Top off an item with something else that will allow them to enjoy it that much more quickly.

The oh-so-cozy blanket scarf is a trend that we think will never go out of style. Pick out your gift recipient’s favorite color of plaid, then package the monogrammed scarf with s’mores ingredients, because the best place to snuggle up in your blanket scarf is by a fire!

If they’re a beer drinker, they probably have a favorite beer stein already – but do they have a beer flight sample board to find their new favorite brew? With this unique gift you can create a restaurant or brewery-style beer tasting experience at home, plus customize the board and glasses. Add in four cans of exotic beer to get your next fun night going!

When a necklace is this simple and chic, it’s easy to be tempted to buy multiples. With eight different finishes, you can pick a different color to suit your giftee’s tastes, favorite colors, or another item you’re gifting them. Do a modern spin on a BFF necklace and nab one of your own to stay in chic synchronization with one another.

This super fun gift is a great way to let your child’s imagination take off. With all the accessories and pieces they’ll need to envision themselves as a vet, it’s a fun gift for the animal-loving child. Of course, the very best way to gift it to a little one is alongside the promise that you can visit the animal shelter the day after Christmas to pick out a new pet!

If poker is his game, he’ll love this set to call his own. Add a message to the glass or engraving plate to share how lucky you are to have him in your life, and let the good times roll. Featuring two decks of cards, four sets of poker chips, and dice, this attractive gift set will be even better when accompanied by a book of poker tips so he can finally win a hand or two!

Crafted from durable canvas, this tote bag can pull double duty as both a gift and the ‘wrapping’ for what’s inside. With a chic gold design, you can monogram each bag with someone’s name or an inside joke. Stuff it with things you know they’ll love – it’s a great pick for when you’re shopping for friends, nieces, or siblings and want to keep things cohesive but unique.

Classic Disney films are gaining a whole new legion of followers with the live action adaptations – including next year’s highly anticipated Emma Watson-starring Beauty and the Beast. This sweet snowglobe can be engraved with your own special message. Want to make it a gift as old as time? Package it with a copy of the animated film, a promise to watch the new one in theaters the day it comes out, or most magically of all – passes to visit a Walt Disney theme park.

If you’re surprising someone this holiday season with tickets to an NFL game in the New Year, this gift idea is the perfect accompaniment. Add his or her team’s logo, a special message, or the number of their favorite player for a gift he’ll root for! Bring it to tailgating before the game, plus use it for a nice cold drink on a hot summer day.

Did you know you can customize products from top brands like Corkicicle, Contigo and ban.do? It’s true! This sweet jewelry tray is the perfect present for a friend that’s recently tied the knot – use her new last name to celebrate this milestone. For extra fun, take your favorite photo from the big day and frame it for a doubly customized gift.

This festive bag is actually a great eco-friendly alternative to wrapping paper. Designed to hold pretty hearty-sized gifts, you can start a family tradition by getting a new bag for each member of the family and stashing their ‘Santa gifts’ inside to be opened on Christmas morning. Tailor each bag even more by adding a different holiday charm, ribbon, or ornament to make them stand apart from one another.

If you’ve got a bestie at work that you do lunch hour with, this is a fun way to celebrate your camaraderie! Available in a range of trendy prints, you can write a funny message or just monogram it to ensure no one ever mistakenly takes your coworker’s lunch again. While it’s obviously designed for bringing a lunch from home, treat your friend by sticking a gift card to their favorite lunch spot inside.

Remember all those bottles of Pinot and Chardonnay you polish off this year with a perfect gift for wine lovers, newlyweds, or new homeowners. Personalize the front with your names, and pop wine corks in as you use them throughout the year. Naturally, this gift idea makes a perfect pairing with passes for a vineyard tour or a bottle of unique wine to add to their collection.

A cute duffel bag with a standout print is a fun way to surprise someone with an even bigger gift – like a weekend getaway! After you’ve picked out your favorite design and embroidered it with a monogram or message, pack this bag with all the essentials they’ll need for whatever excursion you’ve got planned. Concert tickets and a new faux leather jacket? Campground passes and a sleeping bag? Plane tickets and a new swimsuit for a break from the winter cold? Whatever the case may be, this bag is a great way to get your trip going.

Introducing the perfect gift for the loved one that loves to host! Containing everything you need for a smashing charcuterie board – including three knives, a sturdy bamboo base for slicing cheese, and a bowl for other snacks – you can make it one of a kind by adding monograms to both the knives and the board itself. Polish off this perfect present by including a gift card to a gourmet food store or a jar of olives from the farmer’s market.